Identify correct statement/s : (A) \(-OC{H}_{3}\) and \(-NHCOC{H}_{3}\) are activating group. (B) - CN and - OH are meta…

Identify correct statement/s :

(A) \(-OC{H}_{3}\) and \(-NHCOC{H}_{3}\) are activating group.
(B) - CN and - OH are meta directing group.
(C) - CN and \(-S{O}_{3}H\) are meta directing group.
(D) Activating groups act as ortho - and para directing groups.
(E) Halides are activating groups.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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